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Georgian Newspaper Project
Find out about life in Georgian Bath.
This database contains brief summaries of articles, advertisements and notices in the Bath Chronicle newspaper, for selected years between 1770 and 1800.
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| Property: for sale - 3 messuages or tenements, separate or together, lower London Rd. nr. The Bell, Walcot, 2 of which let annually at £18, the other at £19 with ground rent £2 14s 2d on each. Details Wm. Phillips, carpenter, Harlequin Row or Henry Mullins, mason, nr Walcot Church Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 270/ article:3,a |
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| Crime: Mr Bright of Bathford robbed between Marksbury & Chelwood. Lost 1 guinea Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 270/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Sarah Flower, wife of Mr Joseph Flower of Chilcompton [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 270/ article:1,b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - tomorrow [Thur 31 Jan] "Othello" with "The Whim"; Sat [2 Feb] "Know your Own Mind" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 270/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: proposed turnpike road - meeting at New Inn, Timsbury 13 Feb to discuss proposed turnpike road from Peason Hill, Englishcombe to Meadyate & Rush Hill in parish of Ston Easton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 270/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal - Thurs 2 Feb, comedy "Notoriety" with "The Rival Candidates"; Sat 4 Feb "The Country Girl", with "The Deserter". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 270/ article:3e |
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| Employment: man-servant wanted - care of sheep, cattle etc. Apply Robert Bush, Tracey Park. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 270/ article:1,b |
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| Deaths: accident - the 7 year old daughter of - - Blanket, shoemaker of Grove St, Bath was blowing a fire when a spark ignited her clothing. Although she was plunged into water she died the next day Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 270/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let Lady Day - large house suit boarding school or lodgings or divide into small apartments, with garden & all conveniences. Also adjoining school house at back in St. James's St., Bath suitable for boys' writing school & accounts. Enqs. R. Marchant in Queen St, or John Davis in the Ham Gate. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 271/ article:3,a |
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| Crime: Mr & Mrs Runedon, of Batheaston attacked nr Mr Naish's at Lambridge on Mon night by Thomas Busby (under-ostler at the riding school). Mr Racey & others coming on scene reascued & secured Busby, examined by JPs & committed to Shepton bridewell, will stand trial. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 271/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Lewis Cockey of Frome [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 271/ article:1,b |
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| Agriculture: hay & timber for sale - c. 18 tons old hay & 6 or 7 large beal trees recently felled, within 1½ miles Bath. Enq the printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 271/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: benefit for Mr Dimond - tragedy "Tancred & Sigismunda" [cast list] with "Rosina", at Theatre Royal Bath on Tue [10 Feb]. Tickets from Mr Dimond, & Mr Bartley at box-lobby of theatre. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 271/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: ## horse for sale - sporting chestnut gelding 7 yr old, 15 hands, 30 guin - White Hart stables, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 271/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: auction - effects of Rev Thomas Exon (who is leaving Bath). Household furniture etc, movable stove grate prevents smoky room. On premises 15, E. wing Lansdown Crescent 19 & 20 Feb by Mr Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 271/ article:1,b |
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| News: the plate & clothes brought to Christopher Inn in Wells in October were stolen from house of Wm Mabbott of Woodley, Berks in July. -- Edwards, hostler at the Inn (previously a coachman to Mr Mabbott) was apprehended & confined in Ilchester gaol on suspicion of robbery Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 271/ article:3 c |
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| Property: for sale - house in Kingsmead St. lately occupied by John Harvey, esq. Details from R. Marchant, Queen Sq, or John Davis nr Ham Gate Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 272/ article:3,a |
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| Leisure: benefit for Mr Brunton - "The Grecian Daughter" at Theatre Royal Bath on 17 Feb [cast list]. Tickets Mr Brunton in Paradise Row, Holloway, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 272/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: General Hospital of Bath - "Sermons" on Various Subjects" by Rev Lancelot St Albyn AM (one of the Governors of the Genl Hospital, etc), for benefit of the Hospital. In press, to be pubd soom. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 272/ article:1,b |
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| Property: auction - new house 3 NE-side Burlington St, with garden, let to Hon Mrs Ann Brown, on 21 yr lease at 50 guin p.a (greatly underlet). At New Inn, Rivers St, Bath on 5 Feb by Wm Howton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 272/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: Minchin's, milliners, furriers & lacemen in Circus, Bath. Spring stock inc white & coloured satin cloaks, fur muffs & tippets, cambrick flowers, feathers, fans etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 272/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: lost - £10 note no 4662, payment stopped at Bank. If found, reward 3 guin at Printers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 272/ article:3,e |
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| Property: auction - 5yr lease of 15 E wing, Lansdown Cresc. On the premises on 19 & 20 Feb by Mr Bally. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 272/ article:1,b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs [31 Jan], tragedy "Douglas" (Lady Randolph by Mrs Siddons) with farce of "The Lyar"; Sat [2 Feb] "The Fair Penitent" (Mrs Siddons) with * "Two Strings to Your Bow". [* not in "Orchard St Calendar"] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 272/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: claimants on estate & effects of late Francis Hislop, linen draper, decd of Bradford, Wilts - to send accounts to Mr. Clutterbuck of Bradford. Debtors to settle or be sued by Mr. Clutterbuck Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 273/ article:3,a |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Williamson - "King Henry IV" at Theatre Royal Bath on Sat 19 Feb [cast list]. Tickets from Mr Williamson at Mr Floor's, Orchard St, Bath etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 273/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: services offered to nobleman or gentleman by middle-aged single person who has had superintendance & care of considerable estates, records etc. Apply to Mr Bristow, Westgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 273/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture etc of Mr Jones, cabinet-maker in Stall St, nr Lear Lane. Inc work-benches, picture frames etc. At the premises on 1 Feb by William Missett Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 273/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: J Isaacs, furrier in Swan Court, nr Bear Inn makes & sells muffs, tippets & trimmings at London prices. Furs & feathers cleaned to look as new. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 273/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: fine green teas, Mocha coffee & chocolate, & cocoas. Campos tea 6s/lb, superfine tea 7s/lb, Souchong 4s & 5s/lb. From Cole's Tea Warehouse, 7 Northgate St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 273/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: auction - 2 well-secured annuities of £200 each for a healthy life insured at Blackfriars at 38 years. Also, annuity at £34 during 2 healthy lives amply secured on freehold property nr Bath. [? at 15 Lansdown Cresc] on 19 Feb by Mr Bally. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 273/ article:1,b |
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| Livestock: horse for sale - bay gelding 6 years, 15 hands. To be seen at Partridge's Livery Stables, back of the Circus Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 273/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: vandalism - 2 palisade gates (belonging to Simon Wood) in Turley broken into pieces & thrown into river on Fri night/Sat morning. 3 guin reward from him for discovery & conviction. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 274/ article:3,a |
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| Leisure: benefit for Mr Dimond - "Much Ado about Nothing" at Theatre Royal Bath on Tue 22 Feb, [cast list]. Tickets Mr Dimond, 4 Gallaway's Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 274/ article:3,d |
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| Law: Throwing at cocks on Shrove Tuesday - deemed barbarous & callous & banned in Bath city. Ed Bushell Collibee, mayor; Henry Wright & Walter Wiltshire, JPs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 274/ article:1,c |
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| Property: private sale - f/hold dwllng house (with small tnmnt behind) on St James's Parade, on plot 28½' N from Thomas St & 33' S from Corn St. Present possn Mr Atkins, t.a.w, rent £24 3s p.a, clear; tnmnt let at 6 guin p.a. 2 ground rents each £3 3s p.a. Partcrs Harry Elderton, attorney, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 274/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: goods, exhibition before sale - painted, enamll'd & burnished gold china etc, by Mr Hathwell at Great Room, Bond St, Bath. Also, tea, desert, dejune, breakfast china & doll sets etc, watches & jewellery. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 274/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "The New Bath Directory for 1792", inc history of City, coach details, lists of clergy, corporation etc. Printed & sold at 1s. by W Gye, 4 Westgate Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 274/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: debtors of Rev John Collinson, late Vicar of Long Ashton - debts to be paid to Mr Cruttwell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 274/ article:1,c |
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| Music: ## 9th Subscription Concert at New Assembly Rooms on 31 Jan. Madam Mara & Mr Nield's last performance. No places can be kept in future. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 274/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: Bath Fire Office - general meeting of co-partners to choose directors. At Charity School (by office) on 26 Mar. Wm. Kingston, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 275/ article:3,b |
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| Education: letter discussing merits of Sunday Schools, with criticism of value on Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 275/ article:4,a |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Warminster/qtr - wheat 42-52s, barley 28-40s, oats 23s-26s, beans 44s-52s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 275/ article: 2 b |
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| Property: ## for sale - New Inn, Atford, Wilts 8m Bath, remndr of 5,000 yr term. Owned & occupd by Mr John Aplin, who is quitting. Inc stables, brewhouse, adj 3 acre pasture, rights of common, cider mill & press, between 3,000 & 4,000 galls strong beer. Partcrs Mr John Aplin at Inn, or Stephen Vezey, attorney, Melksham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 275/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: William Read, only debtor in Bath prison with 4 motherless children. Since last advert has recvd total £6 3s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 275/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - all household effects of gentleman leaving Bath, on the premises opp. Parsonage Lane on the Borough Walls, Bath on 7 Feb by E English Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 275/ article:3,e |
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| Fashion: auction - remainder of valuable stock of muslins etc, by order of trustees of John & James Collins. On 8, 9 & 10 Feb by H Thurston. NFD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 275/ article:1,c |
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| Law: ## caution all clergymen not to marry William Wilmot (he being under age) without consent of his mother Jane Wilmot, of Lyncombe & Widcombe of the parish. She forbad the Banns of Marriage of said Wm at Divine Service last 30 Dec in Wootton Bassett parish. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 275/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: looking glasses & girandoles - carved & gold burnished frames [gives range of plate sizes] from Aaron Jones, carver & guilder Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 276/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: "Voyages of Capt Cook", pocket volume, 1s 6d, sold by all booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 276/ article:4,b |